from the USTA Communications Department

Columbus, OH — The Thoroughbred Daily News is reporting that New Jersey lawmakers approved a constitutional amendment Monday that would allow casinos to expand outside the city limits of Atlantic City.

The future of casinos in the state will now be decided by New Jersey voters this November.

The amendment allows for two casinos, and the heavy favorites to land them are the Meadowlands and a proposed casino in Jersey City. A portion of the revenue from both casinos will go to towards horse racing, with a 50-50 split between Standardbred and Thoroughbred racing.

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